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CL61 ZOE

2012 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

61,662 mi
Last recorded61,662 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCL61 ZOE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 61,662 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 31 Mar 2026 61,662 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 57,142 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2025 57,142 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2024 48,660 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 45,285 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 44,001 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 42,303 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 42,303 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 May 2019 38,275 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 34,690 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 31,247 miles

Both front tyres & osr tyre perished

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 May 2016 27,615 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 22,764 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

ns wiper perished

osf tyre low on inner edge

How Reliable is the Citroen C3?

Based on 4,435,918 MOT tests across 313,601 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
5,216
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
313,601
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 107,792
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 76,366
Registration plate lamp not working 63,376
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 46,618
Stop lamp not working 39,780
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CL61 ZOE is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2012 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 52,222 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen C3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 107,792 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CL61 ZOE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C3 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 14 years old, this Citroen C3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CL61 ZOE registered?

CL61 ZOE is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 June 2012.

Is CL61 ZOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for CL61 ZOE shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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